Obituaries

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Tue
12
Nov

Roger A. Koster

Roger Anthony Koster, 96, passed away peacefully on Nov. 5, 2024, at Atrium Village in Hills. Roger was born on Sept. 24, 1928, in Breda, to William and Matilda (Grabner) Koster. Growing up on the family farm, Roger developed a strong work ethic and a deep love for the land that would guide him throughout his life.

Tue
12
Nov

Virginia D. 'Ginny' Shefelbine

Virginia D. “Ginny” Shefelbine, 66, was reunited with her husband on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

Tue
05
Nov

Dr. John M. Cunningham

Dr. John M. Cunningham, 79, of Elkader, died peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette.

Tue
05
Nov

LuAnn Butikofer

LuAnn Butikofer, 69, of McGregor, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 at her home.  

Wed
30
Oct

Michael F. Bergan

Michael Francis Bergan, 88, of Elkader, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at home in his favorite chair in the arms of his devoted wife and surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Feb. 27, 1936, near Fayette, the son of Thomas and Nelly (Kelly) Bergan. He was raised and educated in the Elkader area and graduated with the class of 1954 from St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Elkader. He enlisted in the United States Army after being home on the farm for three years.

Tue
22
Oct

Arleen F. Ferguson

Arleen Frances Ferguson, 95 of Monona, died from sepsis Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at MercyOne in Elkader. Arleen was born March 24, 1929, the daughter of Charles and Abbie DeSotel. She was baptized June 28, 1929 by Reverend A. Daugs at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Monona, and confirmed on Jan. 10, 1943 by H.W. Siefkes.

Tue
15
Oct

Fr. John A. Moser

Fr. John A. Moser, 65, of Waukon, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at UW Health University Hospital in Madison, Wis. The Mass of Resurrection will be held Thursday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m., at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Archbishop Thomas Zinkula officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Elkader. Friends may greet the family from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the church in Waukon, where there will be a 3:30 p.m. scripture service and 7 p.m.

Tue
08
Oct

Ronald L. Druecker

Ronald Lee Druecker, 80, of Elkader, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at his home. Ronald Lee Druecker was born on Oct. 9, 1943, to Mainard and Helen Druecker. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Sebald Lutheran Church, in rural Strawberry Point.

Tue
01
Oct

Ricky D. Gentz April 20, 1954 - September 21, 2024

Ricky D. Gentz, 70, of Garnavillo, Iowa, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his home in Garnavillo, surrounded by his many friends.

 

Wed
25
Sep

William L. ‘Bill’ Peterson Nov. 30, 1932 - Sept. 16, 2024

William Laverne “Bill” Peterson, 91, of McGregor, passed away on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at Crossing Rivers Health, Prairie du Chien, Wis. William Laverne Peterson was born Nov. 30, 1932, the son of Gilbert and Rebecca (Magnusson) Peterson. He was baptized when he was three days old. Bill attended Swede Ridge country school through eighth grade and graduated from McGregor High School in 1950. After a year of factory work in Milwaukee, Wis., he decided to join the Navy. After the Navy, Bill attended Luther College and graduated in 1960 with a degree in accounting. 

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